Buller District Council has chosen a direction for how its water services may be delivered in the future.

Resource consent for the Avery’s stopbank has been lodged after a complex planning process.

The tender process for Buller District Council’s five Stafford Street homes is now complete and council is pleased to announce that BT Mining Limited is the successful tenderer.

Following a successful seven-month trial period, Buller residents can continue to dispose of their garden green waste for free at the Westport and Reefton Transfer Stations for another six months, until 31 December 2025.

Buller District Council adopted the recommendation for a 6.43% increase in total rates for the 2025-2026 financial year at yesterday’s full council meeting, as part of the Long-Term Plan 2025-2034 approval process.

After a successful community recruitment process in April and May, Buller District Council (BDC) has appointed two new District Licencing Committee (DLC) list members.

Buller District Council adopted the West Coast Regional Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2024 – 2030 (WMMP 2024-2030) at this week’s council meeting.

Buller District Council is responding to a request from Stevenson Mining Ltd to assess whether all the land currently designated for the Westport Water Catchment is required for that purpose.

Buller District Council has reviewed its Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy and is proposing some changes to bring the policy up to date and clarify how council identifies, assesses and manages these types of buildings.

Buller District Council (BDC) will come together next week to consider 35 submissions on the proposed options for how Buller delivers its water services in future under the Local Water Done Well legislation.